US Bridges

IH 35 Nbml over BNSF Railroad

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.42 Mi. South of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140001514696

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,739 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 Nbml over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 Nbml over BNSF Railroad in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,600 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,739 ft (530 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 Nbml
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.42 Mi. South of SH 53
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09751, -97.36471
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,739 ft (530 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,600 (2015)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 Nbml over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 Nbml over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 Nbml over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 47,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 Nbml over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 1,739 ft (530 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 Nbml over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.